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Contractors Insurance Services has partnered with Toys for Tots to help the children in our community have a wonderful Christmas. HOW CAN YOU HELP??Bring a new unwrapped toy to one of our locations in Austin and Round Rock and we will take it from there. READ MORE >>

An estimated 2,900 clothes dryer fires in residential buildings are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated $35 million in property losses, according to a new government report. The report by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) said that 84 percent of clothes dryer fires took place in residential buildings. READ MORE >>

There are times when it seems like technology is a double-edged sword. That handheld videogame system that kept your child busy and quiet on your last long road trip felt like a blessing then, but becomes a curse when it's brought to the dinner table. READ MORE >>

You don't have to be a car insurance expert, but you should know the basics of your car insurance policy. This is important because if you ever have to file a car insurance claim, you will know what you are entitled to and what your policy limits are. There might also be changes you can make to your policy to save yourself some money. READ MORE >>

AUSTIN — The high cost of fixing damaged cars and trucks in Texas has pushed up the price of auto insurance in the state to 11th highest in the nation, according to a new study analyzing premiums across the country. READ MORE >>

Classic car insurance is a nonstandard type of auto coverage that is designed to meet the insurance needs of specialty or vintage car collectors. Since this type of insurance is highly specialized, there are certain considerations and criteria that you need to be aware of before you can get one to cover your car. READ MORE >>

A renter’s insurance policy is a great way to secure coverage for your personal possessions. With renter’s insurance, after an insurable incident damages the contents of your apartment, you can be reimbursed for either the actual value of the contents that were damaged or you may be given replacement value for them. READ MORE >>

Insurance policies can be hard for any consumer to fully comprehend, but first-time homebuyers are in a stickier circumstance than many after all, here you have a plan of insurance intended to protect your biggest asset, and it is not only difficult to comprehend but also has several caveats that, by not understanding them, could leave you dangerously exposed. READ MORE >>

Nobody likes getting a traffic ticket--they're expensive, cause your auto insurance rate to increase and are a real pain in the you-know-what. But according to a new study, a ticket could save your life.Research published in The Lancet, a medical journal, has found that drivers are more conscientious after being ticketed, at least for a while. READ MORE >>

Motor scooters are fun to ride, get up to 100 miles per gallon, squeeze into tiny parking slots and are, well, just so darn cute. All of these factors are driving up sales, especially among women.But don't let the adorable factor make you think you're riding a toy. READ MORE >>